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Local Catholics offer input on their faithSurvey by diocese shows community aspect of faith keeps Catholics active  |  | GROWING UP CATHOLIC: Maggie Braatz, daughter of Jeff and Nancy Braatz of Holy Spirit Parish in Darboy, is pictured at her 2007 first Communion. A survey conducted by the Green Bay Diocese posed six questions related to practicing the faith. (Sam Lucero photo)
|  | By Patricia Kasten Compass Associate Editor ALLOUEZ -- What are local Catholics saying about their faith? According to a survey conducted last summer by the diocesan Evangelization Commission and released this month, people cherish the Mass, daily prayer and the sense of community that comes from being a Catholic. On the other hand, they struggle with issues of clergy abuse, priestly celibacy and the treatment of women, and also see a need for more hospitality, more outreach to both young adults and the elderly and more education in their faith traditions. Deacon Mike Grzeca, diocesan director of evangelization and worship, said there was a two-fold purpose for the survey of 2,000 Catholics randomly selected from registered households.
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 Sidebar: Keeping the Faith  9 U.S. dioceses are vacant Green Bay is number 4 on list of U.S. dioceses waiting for new bishop Kaukauna family hosts Mississippi student Exchange program seeks to remove racial barriers, build up human dignity Weiss stands up for foster kids Sixth grader started 'Pillow Pals for Foster Friends' when she was 8 Holy Apostles School closes its doors Enrollment drop prompts officials to announce closing Vandals damage headstones at cemetery Actor says his main role is serving God Chris Kramer's return to faith was prompted by praying Hail Marys Help wanted ads Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau -- for July 6, 2008: God's life, love and light revealed for July 13, 2008: Discipline and hard work required Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs -- for July 6, 2008: Four styles with one foundation for July 13, 2008: A story of hearing and understanding Editorial -- Health care reform Catholic Health Association offers voters a moral vision for U.S. health care Guest Column by Br. Steve Herro -- The battle for climate change control continues Foundations of Faith -- Flying the Stars and Stripes in a church Where should we display the U.S. flag? Saint of the Day -- Mary sheltered priests during Revolution French furor turned against Catholics in 1789 Your Catholic Neighbor -- She does it for the children Helen Frings helps children in need through Christ Child Society Calendar of events |